We kick things off by grinding the existing concrete slab using our concrete grinding machine fitted with 16 or 30 grit diamonds to expose the aggregate. Various aggregate exposure can be picked to achieve a nil stone exposure, minimal stone exposure or optimum stone exposure. From there, we can continue increasing the diamond grit size based upon your choice of surface. This will remove all scratches and imperfections from the surface.

All concrete will have fractures present, however, with our distinct grouting process, we will repair cracks and fill holes that are within the concrete throughout the grinding and polishing process.

At this phase, you have the choice to either apply a concrete coating for internal areas which is called a Grind and Seal or mechanically polishing the concrete as noted in the steps listed below. For external areas we can we seal with a penetrating sealer to provide a honed concrete finish or an anti slip concrete coating to provide a non slip grind and seal.

Hardening the concrete. Rather then applying a sealer or coating as mentioned above, to start the polishing process, we apply concrete floor densifiers throughout the polishing process to enhance durability. We can enhance the density of the surface as much as 10-fold! It additionally helps prevent contaminants from developing over time.

Usually polish concrete starts with a 50-grit diamond resin pad. Based on your choice of gloss, we will progressively increase the polishing pads appropriately. To achieve a extremely high gloss, we would finish the floor at an 1800 grit resin polishing pad.

Finally, you’ll need to select your gloss surface. There are 3 choices available. Each has its own set of advantages, so let’s take a look at each one.

Matte finish polished concrete – This is a more industrial/natural look that’s utilized in commercial floorings and houses. It’s a low-maintenance alternative that will remain looking amazing for many years. Likewise, dust will not show up as quickly on a matte surface. That means that you will not have to be as rigorous in your cleaning efforts. This is an outstanding option for businesses that want a clean, smooth floor without having to do a great deal of upkeep.

Satin finish Polished Concrete – This produces a low-sheen finish that’s quite and easy to maintain. It’s an ideal option for warehouses, factories, airport hangers, businesses, and more. Its level of shine is in between a matte and semi-gloss finish.

Semi-gloss finish polished concrete – This is a trendy option due to the fact that you get the best of both worlds. It’s still low maintenance, but it’s very glossy and bright. Dust and dirt will have a hard time showing up, and you’ll get a lots of ambient light reflection. That means that you won’t have to spend as much on electricity to illuminate your shop or home!

High-gloss finish polished concrete – This is for customers that really desire the wow factor for their floors It provides really spectacular reflections that are sure to turn heads. This option is popular in expensive houses, display rooms, and ritzy office spaces.

Among the very best features of polished concrete floors is that its a low maintenance flooring option. A easy schedule of mechanical and chemical routine maintenance is all that you need on your new floor! This will ensure that your concrete floors remains in the beautiful condition that it was when you initially got it polished!

As a rule of thumb, you need to perform simple maintenance a couple of times a week. Bear in mind, it all comes down to how much heavy foot traffic is on your concrete floors in any given week. If your concrete sees a lot of heavy traffic every day, you should clean it more frequently. Ensure to:

Promptly tidy up any spills or dropped materials. This will prevent etching and chemical stains on your floor!
Dry mop or auto scrub every day. For higher traffic areas, be sure to spot clean them frequently. As long as you dry mop the entire concrete surface, even gloss finish floors will stay looking fabulous.
Use plain water or a neutral cleaning agent supplied by My Floor. A lot of common cleaning agents found in stores are too extreme for polished concrete. More often than not, plain old water will do a great job. Non-reactive detergent are also appropriate to use.

To help keep the fantastic shine and durability of your floor, you need mechanical maintenance. My Floor can carry out routine concrete cleaning and burnishing for your polished concrete floor. Below is a list of items and procedures we use to maintain your existing concrete floor.

Diamond impregnated concrete polishing pads, a buffer, floor burnisher, or auto scrubber

We attach the diamond-impregnated pads to the underneath of our floor burnisher. From there, we run the head over the entirety of the polished concrete surface.

As you can see, maintaining your polished concrete floor isn’t a hassle at all. After all, its low maintenance is a huge reason why consumers pick polished concrete in the first place! To get access to the best polished concrete Holmview have to offer, you need to use My Floor!

Absolutely! Polished concrete is best for outdoor settings. Take time to carefully choose the concrete sealer, and your concrete will be uninfluenced by dynamic environmental conditions like rain or sun. A reflective surface might be too shiny in direct sunlight, however a matte finish on your existing concrete might be better

Polished concrete floors can be a bit slippery when wet. It all depends upon the type of polished concrete system that you use. Mechanical Polished Concrete services are perfect for indoor use. By nature, they are slip-resistant. This changes once you add water into the equation. That’s when MPC floors become quite slippery. If you’re looking for a slip-resistant polished concrete floor, we recommend grind and seal or honed concrete instead. Much like with any flooring with a smooth surfaces, we recommend to apply an non slip sealer Once the surface has been sealed, it will become much less dangerous when wet.

Concrete will always crack. My Floor can repair existing cracks throughout the grinding and polishing phase, however if your concrete moves (which it more than likely will with time) these cracks might reappear again. Don’t worry to much about this, we offer a crack repair service for a small cost to ensure your cracks are maintained throughout the lifespan of your polished concrete floor. Cracks, chips, and flaking can be repaired quickly with the best procedures. Call the polished concrete repair professional to get more information about cracked or flaking polished concrete.

Based upon the type of system that you use, your polished concrete’s life expectancy can range from 10 years to longer than 30! The primary factors are what you strike it with (a ballpoint pen for example), how well-protected it is against dust build up, and its level of traffic. Typically speaking, any respectable company will provide at least ten years warranty on their workmanship for a mechanical polished concrete floor. Nevertheless, this depends greatly on how properly the slab is maintained and how typically you engage in expert cleaning.